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National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin

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At National Gallery of Ireland see Irish and other European masterpieces, including Italian Baroque and Dutch works. Founded in 1854, the museum houses 14,000 pieces, with an extensive permanent collection of Irish paintings. Admire the dramatic architecture of the Millennium Wing, which opened in 2002 and was designed by Benson & Forsyth. Stroll through Merrion Square on your way to or from the museum and take in the scenery. Check online for information about tours, educational programs, and visiting exhibits. Plan to visit National Gallery of Ireland and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Dublin attractions using our Dublin journey tool.
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  • Spent a happy couple of hours on a wet Monday afternoon touring the galleries. except when a tour party entered the room it was fairly quiet. If you are on a budget, this is a great place to visit... 
    Spent a happy couple of hours on a wet Monday afternoon touring the galleries. except when a tour party entered the room it was fairly quiet. If you are on a budget, this is a great place to visit...  more »
  • Beautifully restored and with old and new wings nicely merged, this is a fine gallery to drop into and feel at peace. It has a great shop, and lots of interesting exhibitions. Great works here too... 
    Beautifully restored and with old and new wings nicely merged, this is a fine gallery to drop into and feel at peace. It has a great shop, and lots of interesting exhibitions. Great works here too...  more »
  • This was my first visit in many years. This museum has a fine collection, particularly of Irish artists. However, other European art is well represented as well. We were there for hours, and could....  more
    This was my first visit in many years. This museum has a fine collection, particularly of Irish artists. However, other European art is well represented as well. We were there for hours, and could....  more »
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  • I’m not an art person but this was a nice way to spend an hour or so, especially on a rainy day. It’s free which makes it an easy decision. Several famous artists have a couple paintings here. We went when they first opened in the morning and there was almost no one there. It was kinda fun to have the museum virtually to ourselves.
  • Absolutely beautiful. Free admission—located in the center of Dublin. Most certainly worth the visit; the art is astounding and the building not only historic, but breathtaking. Plan on being there for a couple of hours at least. Staff very helpful and friendly.
  • Honestly, I just can’t believe that it’s free. These artists are some of the most famous in the whole world and to be able to spend a few hours here with so few other guests was awesome. I’ve been to the world famous museums but this just feels so much more personal. It’s really something special here in Dublin and it’s presented so well with really well informed and helpful staff. The exhibits of the Irish artists are provably my favorite-I kept writing down all their names, people I couldn’t believe were left out of my art classes in college. And my daughter spent loads of time staring at all the Yeats. Thank you Dublin, well done!
  • Amazing place to visit. You'll be able to enjoy the art from a couple of hours to a whole day. Free entry by the way. It's a must see place. I am definitely recommending to visit it. It is a wonderful and thoughtfully curated museum. I enjoyed it very much. I felt like I learned a lot about the Irish experience through the art on display and the periods showcased. It is also across from a lovely park which is nice for a picnic, nap or stroll.
  • A rich collection of art covering abstract, landscapes, portraits, contemporary and sculptures. Noteworthy paintings in the collection are from Vermeer, Caravaggio, John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, and Monet. The gallery is beautifully designed and is easy to navigate. The grand gallery is stunning. Entrance is free and this place is a heaven for art lovers.

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